Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Pitch Report: The Rajasthan Royals will face the Chennai Super Kings in the third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. Let's find out who will win today's IPL match.
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (RR vs CSK) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Date: March 30, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
RR vs CSK Match Previews
The IPL 2025 season proved to be a disappointing one for RR, as they finished ninth on the points table. Prior to the start of this season, they had bolstered their squad by bringing in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. However, Curran has been ruled out due to injury, and Dasun Shanaka has been brought in to replace him. Rajasthan will be eager to make a strong start to their campaign and secure their first two points.
The IPL 2025 season was a challenging one for CSK as well, as they finished at the very bottom of the points table. The five-time champions will have to play this time without MS Dhoni, who is unavailable; consequently, the wicketkeeping responsibilities are expected to rest on the shoulders of Sanju Samson. Leaving behind the disappointments of the previous season, Chennai will be fully prepared to kick off this new season with a victory and on a positive note.
RR vs CSK, Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
CSK vs RR Match Pitch Report: The RR vs CSK match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium should be played on a pitch that is generally conducive to batsmen, featuring good bounce and a fast outfield; under these conditions, batsmen can score runs with ease once they get set. Fast bowlers may find some assistance early on, while spinners could play a more pivotal role during the middle overs, as the pitch tends to slow down slightly by that stage.
- Recent reviews have described this venue as a 'high-scoring ground,' where the first-innings score often ranges between 175 and 185—or even higher—depending on the condition of the pitch.
- This ground is well-suited for stroke-play and for posting high scores.
- Fast bowlers operating with the new ball may find some assistance during the initial few overs.
- In night matches, the presence of dew can make chasing a target easier.
- If there is a likelihood of dew setting in, the captain winning the toss may opt to bowl first.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 6 | |
| Batting first won: | 3 | |
| Bowling first won: | 2 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 146 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 160 | |
| Highest Total: | 199/4 | |
| Lowest Total: | No Record | |
| Highest Chased: | 152 |
RR vs CSK Match Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Riyan Parag(C), 5. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Donavon Ferreira, 8. Yudhvir Singh Charak, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Ravi Bishnoi
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), 2. Sanju Samson(WK), 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Sarfaraz Khan, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Prashant Veer, 8. Noor Ahmad, 9. Rahul Chahar, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Khaleel Ahmed
